A truck transports an Israeli military vehicle along the border with Gaza, after the announcement of a cease-fire agreement, on Oct. 9, 2025. (Credit: Ammar Awad/Reuters)
As the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, began Monday, Oct. 13, we invite you to revisit this article, published on Oct. 9, 2025.The world has reason to celebrate. An end to the fighting in Gaza appears imminent after more than two years of genocidal war, with humanitarian aid set to enter the enclave and hostages scheduled for release in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted victory, as have Arab mediators, and even Hamas and Israel both claim success, despite previously approaching this outcome several times during the prolonged war. Missed this part? With his Gaza plan, Trump offers Arab states a poisoned apple But this is only the first phase of a broader plan for Gaza, which outlines 20 points for a longer-term vision, and significant obstacles...
As the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, began Monday, Oct. 13, we invite you to revisit this article, published on Oct. 9, 2025.The world has reason to celebrate. An end to the fighting in Gaza appears imminent after more than two years of genocidal war, with humanitarian aid set to enter the enclave and hostages scheduled for release in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted victory, as have Arab mediators, and even Hamas and Israel both claim success, despite previously approaching this outcome several times during the prolonged war. Missed this part? With his Gaza plan, Trump offers Arab states a poisoned apple But this is only the first phase of a broader plan for Gaza, which outlines 20 points for a longer-term vision, and significant obstacles...
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